Application Process

Do I qualify to apply?

The application process is open to applicants who meet any of the following prerequisites at the time of program commencement:

• 1A: Any 2-year AMA Allied Health degree, such as but not limited to: Radiologic Technology, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Cardiopulmonary Technology, Occupational Therapy, and Registered Nursing
• 1B: Any bachelor’s degree in health science
• 1C: Non health science bachelor's degree with the following co-requisites:
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (8 College Credits)
  • Medical Terminology
  • Note: A letter grade of C or higher is required.
• 1D: Paramedic graduate of a degree-granting, accredited paramedic training program
  • Supporting Documentation: Official educational transcripts AND employment verification letter
• 1E: Enrolled in accredited University/College pathway to Cardiovascular Technology, including program guidelines/standards, qualified applicants must have a minimum of 100 course credit hours, and must have completion the following courses:
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II
  • Medical Terminology 
  • Note: A letter grade of C or higher is required
  • Supporting Documentation: Official educational transcripts AND Official Letter from Dean of the Schools.
• 1F: Foreign and Domestic M.D.s and D.O.s are also eligible to apply
  • Supporting Documentation: Official educational transcripts AND/OR medical license credential
  • Note: International transcripts need to be verified by a credentialing company such as World Education Services (WES)

** Applicants for the 26 week pediatric cardiac ultrasound program need to be CCI or ARDMS registered cardiac sonographers

**Applicants for the 26 week vascular ultrasound program need to be CCI or ARDMS registered cardiac or general sonographers.

Application Timeline

• 52 Week Programs - Adult Cardiac Ultrasound | Vascular Ultrasound | Invasive Technology
  • Applications accepted February 1^st through May 1^st
  • On-campus Interviews – May
  • Notification of Acceptance – July
  • Orientation – August
  • Matriculation – First week of October
  • Graduation – End of September
• 26 Week Programs - Pediatric Cardiac Ultrasound | Vascular Ultrasound
  • October Enrollment
    • Applications accepted February 1^st through May 1^st
    • Notification of Acceptance – July 1^st
    • Matriculation – First week of October
    • Graduation – Early April
  • April Enrollment
    • Applications accepted October 1st through December 31^st
    • Notification of Acceptance - February 1^st
    • Matriculation - First week of April
    • Graduation - End of September

Application Process

Applications will be accepted through online portable document format emailed to swalling@trinityhealthofne.org.

Additional questions please call (860) 714-5698.

Materials needed for application:

• Official transcripts - College
• Two letters of reference – one professional and one personal
• Resume
• Application form
• Non-refundable $50 application fee

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Financial Assistance

The Hoffman Heart and Vascular Institute School of Cardiovascular Technology does not offer conventional Financial Aid as a hospital-based certificate program. The students are required to secure finances on their own. Below is a list of a few financial loan lenders partnered with the school. The students are free to use any lender they choose.

• Ascent (https://www.ascentfunding.com/)
• Discover (https://www.discover.com/student-loans/)
• Mertize (https://www.meritize.com/students/)
• Hartford Credit Union (https://www.hartfordfcu.com/)
• Wells Fargo (https://www.wellsfargo.com/checking/student/)

Meritize student loans can be applied for at any time, regardless of if a student has been accepted into a program or not. Meritize also offers loan deferment. See more information on Meritize loans here:

Meritize Student Flyer  Meritize Student FAQs

Student Handbook

We have prepared this catalog for all the programs so that you can familiarize yourself with our standards and expectations. It is important that you clearly understand the program’s policies and regulations. Feel free to use this as a guide before application and anytime thereafter.

Download Student Handbook